Royal Gazette

One Bermuda Alliance chair William Soares has stepped down from the role he took up last September.
An OBA statement said Mr Soares had been replaced by Jeremy Shrubb as interim chair.
Mr Soares was…

A ten-bed discharge lounge has been established at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to ease pressure on the facility’s Emergency Department and reduce the need for bed boarding.
The move, which w…

The president of Belco has called for all electricity generators, including those used by private solar energy companies, to be cost-regulated and to protect his company’s customers.
Wayne Caines, who…

Police have announced three road deaths tied to separate incidents bringing the total number to eight in just five months of 2026.
Leroy Smith, 43, who was involved in a crash on April 30, was named a…

A motorcycle rider sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision between a livery cycle and a motorcycle in Sandys.
Police said that shortly before midnight on Monday, first responders wer…

An entrance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced that the main entrance to the facility’s general wing will be closed durin…

Port Royal Primary School reopened its doors today after turning students away for the duration of yesterday.
The Ministry of Education confirmed yesterday that the school was closed because of “insu…

The trial of a man accused of a fatal shooting 15 years ago began in the Supreme Court yesterday with prosecutors describing the case against Devon Hewey.
Mr Hewey has denied charges of premeditated m…

A primary school embroiled in a dispute with the Minister of Education was closed for the day yestereday because of staff shortages.

The Royal Gazette contacted the Ministry of Education and was …

Crafting Bermuda’s National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 will require a holistic approach, the Minister of Home Affairs said last night.
Alexa Lightbourne said the promulgation of the new policy, wh…

Startled beachgoers vacated the ocean on Saturday after a four-foot marine animal was spotted swimming along the South Shore — but a sharp-eyed Hamilton resident proved correct when he recognised the …

A trial has started in the Supreme Court of a couple accused of stealing more than $300,000 from elderly clients over a seven-year period.
The Reverend Jaymo Durham, 52, and Keiva Maronie Durham, 44, …

“Every step, every stride” went to the good cause at the weekend as the 21st annual WindReach Walk and Roll took to the streets.
The charity said proceeds from its inclusive community event went to it…

A team of doctors from Boston’s Mass General Brigham visited Bermuda to take part in a series of events celebrating the hospital’s ongoing collaboration with the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
Dur…

Bermudian-based operators in the catering and culinary business have been asked to submit proposals for “two immersive dining experiences” planned as part of Taste of Bermuda 2026, coming up this Octo…

A civil servant has taken the Public Service Excellence Award for consistently stepping forward wherever support is needed.
Christopher Williamson, a sites management officer at the Government’s Marsh…

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after colliding with a public bus in Devonshire this morning.
The male rider was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital following the incident at about 1…

A primary school embroiled in a dispute with the Minister of Education has been closed for the day because of staff shortages.

The Royal Gazette contacted the Ministry of Education and was told: …

Public consultation has opened on the licensing of ground-based Earth stations for the island to advance in the global space and satellite economy.
Alexa Lightbourne, the Minister of Home Affairs, sai…

The Ministry of Health will host a pair of online “lunch and learn” sessions as part of Mental Health Anti-Stigma Month, with the first to take place today.
A spokeswoman said that the sessions, organ…

Trash collection scheduled for Friday has been moved to this Saturday because of the Bermuda Day holiday.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised that recycling collection, which occurs o…

The price tag of switching to a cleaner fuel for the island’s power, estimated by consultants at considerably more than $100 million, must be matched with the goal of affordability in the island’s new…

High-tech cameras to deter speeding, which could also cut back on bad driving such as reckless overtaking and third-laning, are in the works for a potential September deployment, legislators heard on …

Legal counsel for a charter boat company insisted that the business fully exercised its duty of care ahead of an MP’s accident on the water.
Dennis Lister III, the Junior Minister of Justice, appealed…

Residents turned out in sizeable numbers yesterday to take part in an annual event at Loyal Hill that originated during lockdown for the pandemic.
Tributes were paid to exceptional people from the Dev…

Jason Hayward has challenged rumours on social media accusing him of domestic abuse.
The Minister of Economy and Labour stood in the House of Assembly on Friday and vehemently denied having committed …

Applications for Bermuda’s first rideshare programme will continue be accepted beyond the initial cut-off date, the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport said on Friday.
Owen Darrell told …

The Minister of National Security was briefed on the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s readiness ahead of its overseas camp in the UK.
Michael Weeks toured Warwick Camp on Wednesday with Lieutenant-Colonel Edw…

A motorist involved in a St George’s crash has been disqualified from driving all vehicles for 18 months.
Ranjan Gomes, 50, admitted riding a bike while impaired by alcohol when he appeared in Magistr…

They were planted heavily in Bermuda as a windbreak and a replacement tree after the scale insect blight destroyed most of the island’s native cedar forest.
However, the introduced casuarina subsequen…

Loyal Hill Road in Devonshire will be closed tomorrow for a community parade, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
The closure will take place between 2pm and 4pm between Loyal Hill R…

A senior pharmacist stole highly addictive drugs from his employer to feed a hidden dependence, the Supreme Court heard yesterday.
Prosecutors told a sentencing hearing that 61-year-old Craig Colwell …

The community is invited to celebrate the Portuguese festival this weekend which is to include a series of performances and religious-based activities.
The annual Senhor Santo Cristo festival takes p…

Customs duty relief will be made for alternatives to single-use plastics after restrictions on the products come into force, the Minister of Public Works and Environment told the House.
Jaché Adams sa…

The Minister of Home Affairs updated MPs on progress to help drive down crippling housing costs, saying more consultation would come next month.
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Home and Commu…

High winds that buffeted St David’s were cited by Belco as a factor in the power outage yesterday that left hundreds in the dark at the East End.
Close to 900 homes in St George’s were affected as sto…

A transgender teenager highlighted the struggles and prejudice that he and other members of Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community face on a regular basis.
Levi Masters, 14, told a crowd gathered at Hamilton Cit…

A Hamilton retailer and dancehall artist hailed for her “standout presence” in the island’s culture was among those to be honoured on Bermuda Day.
Demeka “Tiny T” Tacklyn was appointed grand marshal f…

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Tag Day has celebrated 130 years of service in Bermuda.
Members presented their first red shield of the season to Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, while visiting hi…

Responsible access to medical cannabis will be balanced with clinical judgment, oversight and safeguards against misuse under a framework being developed by the Government, the House of Assembly heard…

Repairs and maintenance at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, a Southampton landmark and tourist attraction, will include better security at its upper deck, the House of Assembly was told.
Jaché Adams, the Minist…

Britain has given its say for the island to go ahead with changes to its Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, provided that the process is “cross-party, inclusive, transparent, proportionate and consultat…

Attendees at a West End town hall meeting last night raised concerns about Bermuda applying for full membership of the Caribbean Community.
Several said the additional $2 million on deeper involvement…

Police have reminded the community that their investigation into the April 2021 murder of Jordan Outerbridge continues — with detectives “confident that there are individuals who have knowledge of the…

Two thirds of gay people do not feel safe to reveal their sexuality, according to a survey of the island’s LGBTQ+ population by OutBermuda.
The charity said that the results highlighted “real concerns…

One of the pillars behind a youth haven in Hamilton that provided a sanctuary for generations of young people was forged as a mentor by his own difficult experiences as a young man on the streets.
Har…

Divers, snorkellers, lionfish hunters, conservationists and even sustainable seafood aficionados are invited to a three-day festival aimed at uniting all who have a passion for the ocean.

Bermuda …

A motorcyclist was treated for head injuries last night after being involved in a road traffic collision, police said.
A spokesman said officers were called to Palmetto Road, Devonshire, near Tynes Ba…